Devialet - Gemini

Yep, thirded. If you like bass, the Gemini (with some EQing) are the way to go. I had the Pi8 with them side by side and comparatively they just lack oomph. The treble also never sounded as "open" (for lack of a better word) as the Gemini no matter how much I EQed them. Just note that the Gemini app doesn't work on Android 15 because Devialet devs are lazy like that.

I’ve been rocking the original geminis for about four years and they’re still hella good. Definitely gonna get the 2s or even 3s if they’re out by then. Was thinking of it being my first purchase on salary but def gonna wait a few more years.

I managed to get the orange box Devialets for $250 on eBay. Checked serial numbers and all that. Had the Pi8s before that. Was extremely happy with the Pi8s until I heard the Devialet. I think the Devialet has 95% of the clarity of the Pi8s, but that sub bass extension is unreal. Makes the Pi8s sound thin. Just my opinion. Kept trying to think of reasons to keep the Pi8s, but the Devialet are just that good. Also, if I put the Spinfit Omnis on the Devialet, they become just as detailed as the Pi8s, but they do lose some of that bass. Only thing I can say the Pi8s do better, sound wise, is that the bass seems to be more precise and punchy.

Love my Technics. Devialet sounds a little better, but the AZ100 is great for everyday carrying

I’ve never listened to anything better than the Devialet, and I’ve never used anything better for everyday life than the Technics AZ100

+1 for Devialet. Most slept on set imo

Nah ive used both and the Devialets are far superior IMHO. The denons are a great set though. Really comes down to preference

Planned obsolescence and for me so far Devialet on both.